Ages + Stages

My husband considers himself a minimalist (we have to agree to disagree on this; his collection of home brewing equipment proves otherwise), and he considers me a hoarder. Now, I think this is a bit unfair, as I pride...

I am proud of my body for producing milk to nourish both of my babies. After the initial latching challenges and bloody nipples, my goal was to nurse each of my babies for the recommended one year. Without much...

Like many other households, ours came to a screeching stop about six weeks ago when we received “stay at home” orders from our governor. Our jam-packed calendar went from at least one commitment per day (and more often than...

As parents of three children, including two teenagers, we know the challenges that come along with raising future adults. Fluctuating social circles, first-time romances, bullying, and all kinds of outside influences can make this time in their lives full...

It seems that before we’re even finished decking the halls in December, the frilly, sparkly Valentine’s Day decorations, cards, and gifts begin popping up. It’s a challenge to meander through stores in January without coming across an item that...

Parenting is always an adventure. No matter your parenting style, there often seem to be issues that pop up out of nowhere that cause us to pause and reconsider what we’re doing. Even the most confident of parents are...

I'm Not Sure How To Handle This New Teen Stage Parenting is a journey. It's a series of ages and stages of our child's growth and development. Just when we think we have everything under control, a new stage hits...

Did you know that a 2001 Gallup poll found that 40% of Americans are afraid of public speaking? In fact, more Americans are afraid of public speaking than they are of heights or needles. Because of this, speech and debate...

Get prepared Columbus! A swarm of fit and healthy tourists are about to descend on our wonderful city and all to be in attendance for the Arnold Sports Festival March 1-4th.  On the surface, this may not seem like a...

First Impression When you walk through the doors of Star Lanes Polaris, the arcade is to your right, a nice dining space is to your left and bowling is straight ahead. It’s a very fancy entrance! It was not the kid-type...